{"id":2379,"date":"2021-12-14T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T23:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/?p=2379"},"modified":"2021-12-14T15:12:12","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T23:12:12","slug":"january-2022-amc-8-5-week-prep-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/january-2022-amc-8-5-week-prep-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2022 AMC 8 5 Week Prep Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year&#8217;s AMC 8 opens on January 18th, 2022! This is the first year that the AMC 8 will be held in January, so students have the advantage of winter break to help prepare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the five weeks before the exam there is still a lot students can do to maximize their score. For more information about the <a aria-label=\"AMC 8 visit our &quot;All You Need to Know&quot; post here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/amc-8-all-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">AMC 8 visit our &#8220;All You Need to Know&#8221; post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Real AMC 8 Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final weeks before the AMC 8, students should focus on practice with old AMC 8 problems to learn their strengths and weaknesses. Students should then review the problems and concepts they have difficulty with before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It is recommended students take at least one <strong>timed Mock AMC 8 Exam<\/strong> each week before the exam. Mock Exams (with random AMC 8 questions from previous years) are available on the <a aria-label=\"Zoom International Math League (ZIML) site here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ziml.areteem.org\/ziml\/practicecontests.php?p=MockAMC\" target=\"_blank\">Zoom International Math League (ZIML) site here<\/a>. Since these exams are timed, they allow students to practice under the time pressure they will face on exam day.<\/li><li>In addition to Mock Exams, students can review an <strong>archive of old AMC 8 exams<\/strong>. <a aria-label=\"Previous ZIML Contests are available on the ZIML site by clicking here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ziml.areteem.org\/ziml\/practicecontests.php?p=AMC8\" target=\"_blank\">Previous AMC 8 Contests are available on the ZIML site by clicking here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intensive Training for Rapid Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Areteem offers intensive training programs to help students prepare before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Spots are still left in Areteem&#8217;s <strong>Winter Camps that run from Dec. 26th &#8211; 30th<\/strong> (Sunday through Thursday) during winter break.<ul><li>The <strong>2021-22 Online Winter Math Boot Camp<\/strong> meets online via Zoom from 9am &#8211; 3pm Pacific Time each day.<\/li><li>The <strong>2021-22 AMC 8 Winter Math Boot Camp in Irvine Area, California<\/strong> meets onsite from 9am &#8211; 4pm Pacific Time each day.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Both camps review new topics in pre-algebra\/algebra, geometry, counting &amp; probability, and number theory. The camps allow students to learn new concepts, practice tricks, and discuss problems with their peers.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/classes.areteem.org\/course\/index.php?categoryid=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More information and registration is available on our Winter Camps page by clicking here.<\/a><\/li><li>It&#8217;s not too late to join and catch up in the <strong>2021-22 8 Week Prep Course for the AMC 8<\/strong> online course. <a href=\"https:\/\/classes.areteem.org\/course\/index.php?categoryid=92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the January Online ZIML Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ZIML&#8217;s online monthly contests provide a way for students to practice their problem solving and improve each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ZIML Division M<\/strong> covers material that is similar to the AMC 8, so students preparing for the AMC 8 can use the January Online Monthly Contest as a final tune-up before the AMC 8.<\/li><li>The <strong>January Online Monthly Contest<\/strong> will be held January 7th &#8211; 9th, 2022. The contest is one hour, with 20 questions, and can be taken any time during this weekend.<\/li><li>Full solutions and winners will be released by January 12th, giving students plenty of time to review the problems before the AMC 8.<\/li><li>Register for the <strong>ZIML Division M Monthly Contest Bundle<\/strong> for access to the 2017-2020 AMC 8 Hardest Problems series described below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review and Discuss AMC 8 Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Review videos and discussion help solidify student knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/cuaeVMFj5R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Areteem Community Server on Discord by clicking here<\/a>. The <strong>amc8-problem-discussion channel<\/strong> is a great place to discuss AMC 8 problems.<\/li><li>Review past AMC 8 problems with <strong>review videos from Areteem instructors<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/edurila.com\/courses?query=amc+8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Past problem reviews and solutions are available for purchase and immediate access on Edurila here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Join the ZIML Division M Monthly Contest Bundle for access to the <strong>2017-2020 AMC 8 Hardest Problems<\/strong> series. In the 5 weeks before the exam, Mr. John will release video solutions to the hardest 1st question, hardest 2nd question, etc., from the last 4 AMC 8 exams. <a href=\"https:\/\/ziml.areteem.org\/course\/view.php?name=DivM_2122yr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join or access by clicking the link here.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, do your best on competition day! Hard work pays off and the competition is a great way to show how much you&#8217;ve improved along the way. Good luck everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maximize the final weeks before the January 2022 AMC 8! 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